Villiersdorp at a glance
Villiersdorp At A Glance
Villiersdorp was founded in 1843 and forms part of the Overberg region and the Cape Country Meander. The town's roads are lined with oak and gum trees, providing not only shade and shelter, but also a beautiful backdrop (especially in autumn) for the town's old Victorian houses, cottages and smallholdings. There are also two picturesque residential estates along the Theewaterskloof dam - Theewaterskloof Country Estate and Gloria Bay.
The Villiersdorp valley is known for its viticulture (for wine and preserve syrup or moskonfyt) and since the building of the Theewaterskloof dam in the 1970's, also for its deciduous fruit farming.
Villiersdorp is conveniently located - only a 30 minutes' drive (33km) away from the restaurant capital of South Africa, Franschhoek, 59 minutes (62 km) from Paarl, an hour from Stellenbosch (64km) and 74 minutes (94 km) from Cape Town International Airport.
The town has a population of 7398 adults of whom about 57% speaks Afrikaans as a first language, 25% Xhosa, 13% Sotho and 3,4 % English.
General Interest & Lifestyle Information
The surrounding mountains and nature reserves like the Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve (to the south of the Theewaterskloof dam) offer expansive areas of beautiful countryside which one can enjoy by foot, mountain bike or on 4x4 trails. There are also organised nature walks, cycles and drives through the local farms and surrounding nature reserves to enjoy an abundance of birdlife and rare fynbos that is characteristic of the area.
The Theewaterskloof Sports Club (with a bar and restaurant) offers a variety of water sports - including angling competitions, kiteboarding, skiing, parasailing, tubing and sailing competitions. The Theewaterskloof Golf Club, a top 9 hole golf course (with 18 tees) with mountain views and a lakeside setting in between fynbos. The 19th hole (bar) offers breakfast and light meals.
The popular seaside towns of Kleinmond (49 min) and Hermanus (56 min) are all within easy reach. The Franschhoek pass is one of 4 mountain passes in to Villiersdorp. Besides from its beautiful vistas, it also offers a mountain water spring where you can collect water.
There are a variety of eateries and coffee shops in Villiersdorp - e.g. Ou Meul Restaurant, Kelkiewyn Café, The Aphrodisiac Shack (a smokehouse / charcuterie & deli with a picnic option next to the dam), Tea At Country Classics and the Aalwyn Vincent Padstal. The Linquenda Private Kitchen & Country Classics on Fridays are also very popular.
The Villiersdorp community celebrates its annual harvest festival every year in October - at the end of the winter fruit season.
Villiersdorp forms part of the Worcester wine and olive route and its relative cool micro-climate has resulted in the production of some outstanding and award-winning wines. Some of the local wineries are Stettyn Wine Cellar and Villiersdorp Wine Cellar.
There are a variety of art studios in Villiersdorp - i.a. the Gustav Bester Studio and the Dale Elliot Art Gallery - whilst the Dagbreek Museum & Info Centre also hosts a variety of local artists. Many of the about 50 artist living in Villiersdorp offers painting courses which runs throughout the year and which is suited to any level of experience. The wide range of artists living in the town includes sculptors, painters and photographers.
The local boarding school, De Villiers Graaff High School, was founded by Sir David Graaf and his brother Jacobus in 1907. There is also a De Villiers Graaff Primary School as well as the Kosie de Wet Primary School and Elandsrivier Primary School in Villiersdorp. Villiersdorp Secondary School is located in Buitekant Street.
Types Of Real Estate Available In Villiersdorp
Villiersdorp offers a good choice in more affordable housing than its neighbouring town of Franschhoek - with own title median prices of R1,1 million (in 2018) in comparison with Franschhoek's R3,55 million in 2018.
A price range analysis of Villiersdorp property sales reveals that the majority of the freehold homes sales (excluding those in the estates along the Theewaterskloof dam and excluding vacant erven), took place in the price range of R800 000 to R1,5 million. The 2nd most active market segment was between R1,5 million to R3 million with 5 sales whilst there was no sales in the price range of more than R3 million.
In the sectional title market no units (flats or apartments) got sold in the last 12 months (2017/8).
10 Residential vacant land (erven) sold in the last 12 months up to October 2018 - of which 7 sold for less than R400 000 and at an average price of R262 000. The other 3 vacant land in Villiersdorp sold for an average price of R490 000.
Residential Estates Along The Theewaterskloof Dam
There are 2 residential estates just outside Villiersdorp along the Theewaterskloof dam - Theewaterskloof Country Estate and Gloria Bay.
The TWK Country Estate is set on the eastern shores of the Theewaterskloof dam and is surrounded by one of South Africa's top rated 9-hole golf courses according to the SA Golf Digest.
Sweeping views across the dam of the Franschhoek Mountains set the backdrop for this Resort zoned Estate with its abundant bird-life, Renosterveld vegetation and a variety of recreational facilities such as hiking, biking, fishing, water sports and golfing. For the less adventurous there are beautiful picnic areas, children's playgrounds and bird lovers can indulge sighting 92 different birds currently on their list.
24-hour access control gives peace of mind and creates a safe haven for permanent families and visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery and a quality lifestyle with access to a private beach, slip way, swimming pool, tennis court and club house.
Located 7 km from Villiersdorp - essential amenities such as doctors, banks, a pharmacy, a dentist, a supermarket and coffee shops/restaurants are within easy reach.
Property market
There are 164 homes in the Theewaterskloof Country estate - with a median municipal valuation of R1 900 000 (2018).
Demographics
The average household income is between R35 000 and R45 000. 81% of the stable owners are older than 50 years - of which 49% are older than 65. The recent buyer profiles are: 70% (aged 50-64), 20% (36-49) and 10%18-35. The recent seller profiles: 75% (older than 65), 13% (50-64) & 13% (18-35).
- Gloria Bay
Surrounded by farmland and located on the southern banks of the Theewaterskloof dam - Gloria Bay provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. A low-density private resort with all homes slightly elevated - the panoramic views are spectacular and uninterrupted of the surrounding mountains and Villiersdorp village in the distance. Strict architectural guidelines assure the privacy of all home-owners and protect the environment and eco-systems - a haven for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts providing all permits are in place.
Property market
There are 30 properties in the estate - with a median municipal valuation of R1 175 000 (2018).
Demographics
81% of the stable owners are older than 50 years - of which 6% are older than 65. The existing owner profiles are: 73% (11 years and more), 13% (5-7 years) and 13% (less than 5 years).
If you are looking to buy or sell a property (home or farm) in Villiersdorp or the surrounds, please contact our local estate agent - villiersdorp@cch.co.za / 076 079 9077.
From R745,000 to R745,000
